Who among the following addresses the first session after each general election to the House of the People?

Correct answer: (a) President

Explanation

Under Article 87, the President gives a special address to both Houses of Parliament assembled together at two times:

• at the start of the first session after each general election to the Lok Sabha, and
• at the start of the first session of each year.

The address is written by the government and sets out its policies and programme. Each House then debates it on a Motion of Thanks.